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Bosmer (Wood Elf) – Skyrim Race Guide
Racial power Command Animal – make an animal an ally for 60 secondsAbility 50% poison and disease resistanceBest skill (+10) ArcheryOther skills (+5) Alchemy, Light Armor, Lockpicking, Pickpocket, Sneak
ArcherSuits
The Wood Elves of Valenwood are the best natural archers in Tamriel, with strong resistances to poison and disease..
The Wood Elves of Valenwood are the best natural archers in Tamriel, with strong resistances to poison and disease.
Bonuses
Racial powerCommand Animal – make an animal an ally for 60 seconds. Once per day.
Ability50% poison and disease resistance
Archery +10Your strongest starting skill.
+5 skillsAlchemy, Light Armor, Lockpicking, Pickpocket, Sneak
Tips
Stealth archerThe classic Skyrim build – Archery and Sneak start higher for you.
Tame a bearCommand Animal turns a dangerous animal into a bodyguard.
Alchemy startA head start in Alchemy makes potions and poisons early.
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